Stop Trump's assault on Cuba

Cuba is on the brink of running out of power. That means blackouts, silent hospitals, food that spoils, and parents trying to care for children without electricity. Trump's latest executive order threatens tariffs on any country that dares to sell oil to Cuba – tightening the noose around 11 million people. After attacking Venezuela, threatening Mexico, and attempting to seize Greenland, this is part of a dangerous pattern of escalation. Add your name to help stop the strangling of a nation. Trump is strangling the entire population of Cuba. His latest "emergency" order blocks Cuba from importing the oil it needs to keep hospitals running, food refrigerated, and lights on – and threatens tariffs on any country that tries to help. The consequences are already visible. Provincial hospitals have reportedly canceled surgeries. Outpatient transfers are being suspended. International airlines are grounding flights as jet fuel runs dry. Experts warn Cuba may run out of oil at any moment. This is not happening in isolation. After Venezuela. After Greenland. Each time, the limits are tested – and the response has been hesitant. Now he is imposing collective, inhumane punishment on millions of innocent people in Cuba. Join the urgent call for governments everywhere to make clear that collective punishment cannot become the new normal. We will deliver this call to world leaders and will support allies preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the island.

Cuba is on the brink of running out of power. That means blackouts, silent hospitals, food that spoils, and parents trying to care for children without electricity. Trump's latest executive order threatens tariffs on any country that dares to sell oil to Cuba – tightening the noose around 11 million people. After attacking Venezuela, threatening Mexico, and attempting to seize Greenland, this is part of a dangerous pattern of escalation. Add your name to help stop the strangling of a nation. SIGN NOW Dear friends, Trump is strangling the entire population of Cuba. His latest "emergency" order blocks Cuba from importing the oil it needs to keep hospitals running, food refrigerated, and lights on – and threatens tariffs on any country that tries to help. The consequences are already visible. Provincial hospitals have reportedly canceled surgeries. Outpatient transfers are being suspended. International airlines are grounding flights as jet fuel runs dry. Experts warn Cuba may run out of oil at any moment. This is not happening in isolation. After Venezuela. After Greenland. Each time, the limits are tested – and the response has been hesitant. Now he is imposing collective, inhumane punishment on millions of innocent people in Cuba. Join the urgent call for governments everywhere to make clear that collective punishment cannot become the new normal. We will deliver this call to world leaders and will support allies preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the island. Stand with Cubans: No oil blockade Some argue this is about national security or promoting democracy. But cutting off fuel to an entire population – adding to a decades-long embargo and already severe living conditions – does not create political reforms. It deepens human suffering. And this order doesn't only target Cuba. By threatening tariffs on any country that supplies oil, it seeks to silence other nations – forcing them to choose between helping civilians and protecting their own economies. Add your name now. We will deliver this call to world leaders demanding an end to the oil blockade and to threats against countries that show solidarity. Stand with Cubans: No oil blockade Our movement exists because powerful leaders sometimes go too far. When Greenland was threatened, global pressure helped push back. Today, millions of Cubans are paying the price of geopolitical brinkmanship. They are not bargaining chips – they are families, workers, elders, and children. If we don't speak now, escalation becomes the norm. With hope and determination, Miguel, Nate, Lily and the entire Avaaz team No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana (The Guardian) As US squeezes Cuba's oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services (CNN) Rolling Blackouts, Hospital Shortages: How the U.S. Oil Blockade Is Impacting Cuba (Time) Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian 'collapse', as oil supplies dwindle (UN) Aid Mission Inspired by Gaza Flotilla Will Defy US Blockade and Sail to Cuba (Novara Media)

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Good news for Bethlehem children

How we defended a kids football pitch in the West Bank

Dear Terezinha, We write to you with wonderful news. The children's football pitch in Bethlehem was not destroyed by Israel's bulldozers! This was made possible thanks to the kids' relentless fight to protect it as well as you, Terezinha, and the power of this community. Want to know how we turned signatures into a success story? Keep reading. Our designer Zarpa created a storyboard to show you how we helped protect Aida's football pitch: Mohammad from the Aida Youth Center called the Avaaz team and told us the football pitch was under threat from the Israeli army. And so the kids launched a petition with Avaaz! Avaaz members like you stood up for the children from every corner of the planet. Then the kids started a kick up challenge on social media! People all over the world joined the challenge and shared the kids' story online. And so we directly reached out to the top football federations. The situation at Aida Refugee Camp remains precarious under Israel's occupation, and they're still awaiting written confirmation that the pitch will not be demolished. But there is hope. We are blown away by what we achieved together. This goes beyond the pitch. It is a symbol of hope and resistance for Palestinians as they stand against daily violence - and how together we can make a real difference. How you can help now: So far, we've raised over $6,000 for the kids at Aida, thank you to everyone who's chipped in! But we can do more. Will you chip in today to help the kids get better equipment and help protect their dreams? We sincerely hope that reading this fills your heart with pride, as it does ours. You contributed to making this happen, so thank you! With hope and solidarity, Harriet, Julian, Marie, Zarpa, Marco, Lilian, Dudu and the whole Avaaz team PS: this week the children spoke directly with Alexander Ceferin, President of the UEFA. Watch the recording on Facebook or Instagram. Did you enjoy this email? We'd love your feedback! 😀 🙂 😐 😒 😡

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Community Petitions Site" on 2016-12-07 using the email address statusgps@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . Avaaz Foundation ℅ Sayer Vincent LLP 110 Golden Lane London, England EC1Y 0TG Avaaz Foundation c/o Servcorp 1330 6th Avenue Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 USA

Re: Monster pipeline

I'm writing again because we have one final chance to stop one of the worst oil pipelines on the planet. It is truly monstrous. Snaking through Uganda and Tanzania, it will tear through some of the planet's most wondrous ecosystems, carving up elephant sanctuaries, protected forests, and more than 200 rivers. It's as if it was designed for maximum destruction. Thousands of families are losing their homes to make way for this massive pipeline. And as our world is slammed by the floods and fires of climate breakdown, it could pump a quarter million barrels of oil every single day. Wherever you are on Earth, this is an urgent call to action. One of the UK's top law firms is preparing to take the owners of the pipeline to court. Legal experts believe there's a real chance of stopping the pipeline outright -- but we have to launch the case now, before construction is completed. I really hope you'll consider making a donation today. Because here's the hard truth: everything is ready, but no major funder has stepped forward. Environmental groups are stretched thin, their budgets slashed, unable to take on a major court battle. Avaaz members are basically the last hope. If enough of us chip in, we can provide the seed funding to launch the case immediately. We'd also support families fighting eviction and power Avaaz campaigns to protect life on Earth. This is our last chance. We may not get another one like it. Please donate what you can now:

Dear Terezinha, I'm writing again because we have one final chance to stop one of the worst oil pipelines on the planet. It is truly monstrous. Snaking through Uganda and Tanzania, it will tear through some of the planet's most wondrous ecosystems, carving up elephant sanctuaries, protected forests, and more than 200 rivers. It's as if it was designed for maximum destruction. Thousands of families are losing their homes to make way for this massive pipeline. And as our world is slammed by the floods and fires of climate breakdown, it could pump a quarter million barrels of oil every single day. Wherever you are on Earth, this is an urgent call to action. One of the UK's top law firms is preparing to take the owners of the pipeline to court. Legal experts believe there's a real chance of stopping the pipeline outright -- but we have to launch the case now, before construction is completed. I really hope you'll consider making a donation today. Because here's the hard truth: everything is ready, but no major funder has stepped forward. Environmental groups are stretched thin, their budgets slashed, unable to take on a major court battle. Avaaz members are basically the last hope. If enough of us chip in, we can provide the seed funding to launch the case immediately. We'd also support families fighting eviction and power Avaaz campaigns to protect life on Earth. This is our last chance. We may not get another one like it. Please donate what you can now: I'LL DONATE R$15 I'LL DONATE R$25 I'LL DONATE R$45 I'LL DONATE R$85 OTHER AMOUNT Thousands of families are being evicted to make way for this monster pipeline in East Africa. Security forces are beating and arresting people for speaking out. This court case is the last credible route to saving their homes and protecting some of the planet's most precious ecosystems.  At a time when global politics feels increasingly chaotic, it can be hard to believe real change is still possible. International agreements are being ripped up, wars dominate the headlines, and powerful interests keep pushing new fossil fuel projects forward. But this fight is different. By funding this lawsuit, we have the opportunity to land a decisive blow against one of the most destructive oil projects on the planet. With help from Avaaz members, communities in East Africa have already fought this project through regional courts -- but their case was dismissed on a technicality. This new lawsuit in the UK is the last remaining path to stopping this monster pipeline. Legal experts believe it offers a far better shot at a fair, independent hearing -- with a real possibility of success. If we raise enough, we could: Help fund a groundbreaking court case in the UK to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, exposing the environmental abuses and climate devastation that this project will cause; Stage an epic media stunt around the launch of the court case, increasing pressure on insurance companies to walk away from the project;  Support families in Uganda and Tanzania who are fighting their evictions, providing cash assistance for food, medicine and other basic necessities; Fuel Avaaz campaigns to defend land rights alongside Indigenous and frontline communities, and continue the fight to protect life on Earth. Everything Avaaz does is entirely funded by people like you. We are counting on your donation to help launch this court case immediately. Please give what you can now.  I'LL DONATE R$15 I'LL DONATE R$25 I'LL DONATE R$45 I'LL DONATE R$85 OTHER AMOUNT With endless hope and determination, Kaitlin, Laure, Bieta, Pascal, Mike, and the whole team at Avaaz More information about the court case: Who's bringing the case: The lawsuit is being prepared by Leigh Day, one of the UK's leading environmental and human rights law firms. They are working closely with Ugandan lawyers and affected communities. Why this case is in the UK: Although the East African Crude Oil Pipeline is being built in Uganda and Tanzania, the company that owns and runs it is registered in the UK, which means it can be challenged in UK courts. Why this matters: Legal experts believe bringing the case in the UK gives a far better chance of a fair, independent hearing -- and a real opportunity to use environmental and human rights law to stop the pipeline. What the case could achieve: The pipeline could be halted outright, and communities whose land and livelihoods will be impacted by this project could get the justice and compensation they deserve. Why your support is critical, right now: We have a short window of time to help launch this case before construction is complete -- making this a rare opportunity for each of us to take a direct stand against one of the most destructive pipelines on Earth. PS. This might be your first donation to our movement ever. But what a first donation! Did you know that Avaaz relies entirely on small donations from members like you? That's why we're fully independent, nimble and effective. Join the over 1 million people who've donated to make Avaaz a real force for good in the world. More information: Overshoot: The World Is Hitting Point of No Return on Climate (Yale Environment 360) The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project (NPR) An Oil Rush Threatens Natural Splendors Across East Africa (The New York Times)

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Community Petitions Site" on 2016-12-07 using the email address statusgps@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . Avaaz Foundation ℅ Sayer Vincent LLP 110 Golden Lane London, England EC1Y 0TG Avaaz Foundation c/o Servcorp 1330 6th Avenue Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 USA